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Mar 11, 2014 continuing suretyship surety liability civil code supreme court attorney's fees philippine law

Continuing Suretyship in the Philippines: Liability for Future Debts Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court upheld a surety's liability for future debts under a Continuing Suretyship, and when courts may reduce attorney's fees.

Jun 4, 2013 attorney's fees civil law article 2208 supreme court litigation costs philippine law

Attorney’s Fees in the Philippines: When Courts Can Award Them

Philippine courts cannot award attorney's fees without clear justification. Learn the rules under Article 2208 of the Civil Code.

Jun 24, 1999 moral damages civil law unfounded lawsuit malicious prosecution attorney's fees

Moral Damages for Unfounded Lawsuits in the Philippines: What the Law Says

Winning a baseless lawsuit does not automatically entitle you to moral damages. Learn the rules from Expertravel v. CA.